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Scottish Office

The Scottish Office was a department of the United Kingdom Government from 1885 until 1999, exercising a wide range of government functions in relation to Scotland under the control of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the Office of Communications
- 28 April 2017
- Guidance

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News and communications

First ever Islands Forum agrees next steps on net zero
- 29 September 2022
- Press release
Major acceleration of homegrown power in Britain’s plan for greater energy independence
- 6 April 2022
- Press release

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Research and statistics

Public inquiry into the shootings at Dunblane Primary School
- 16 October 1996
- Independent report
Inquiry into an Allegation of a Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice in Scotland
- 13 January 1993
- Independent report

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Policy papers and consultations

Health and safety in Scotland: a review
- 6 November 2015
- Policy paper
The Government response to the seventh report from the Scottish Affairs Committee session 2010 to 2012
- 10 July 2012
- Policy paper

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Transparency and freedom of information releases

Scottish Office and Forestry Commission: the Government's Expenditure Plans 1999-00 to 2001-02
- 30 March 1999
- Corporate report
Special grant report (Scotland) on grant in aid of building works at Dunblane Primary School May 1997
- 28 May 1997
- Corporate report

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